Jamaica
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The History of Jamaica
They ruled the land for a century and a half until they were defeated by the English in 1655. Slavery and sugar cultivation became Jamaica's main trade, making the English planters incredibly wealthy. Buccaneers soon operated out of Jamaica, attacking the treasure ships of Spain and France.
Flag
Black: depicts the strength and creativity of the people
Yellow: gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight
Green: hope and agricultural resources
Location
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He is the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
Food
One of the symbols of Jamaican cuisine, the patty consists of a type of dough containing different fillings, resembling a pastry
Patty
The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, in 1793.
Ackee
Monument
Port Royal
Port Royal is a village located at the end of the Palisadoes, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica. Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest city in the Caribbean, functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century. It was destroyed by an earthquake on 7 June 1692, which had an accompanying tsunami, leading to the establishment of Kingston, which is now the largest city in Jamaica. Severe hurricanes have regularly damaged the area. Another severe earthquake occurred in 1907.
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Jamaica
start
The History of Jamaica
They ruled the land for a century and a half until they were defeated by the English in 1655. Slavery and sugar cultivation became Jamaica's main trade, making the English planters incredibly wealthy. Buccaneers soon operated out of Jamaica, attacking the treasure ships of Spain and France.
Flag
Black: depicts the strength and creativity of the people
Yellow: gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight
Green: hope and agricultural resources
Location
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He is the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay.
Food
One of the symbols of Jamaican cuisine, the patty consists of a type of dough containing different fillings, resembling a pastry
Patty
The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, in 1793.
Ackee
Monument
Port Royal
Port Royal is a village located at the end of the Palisadoes, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica. Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest city in the Caribbean, functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century. It was destroyed by an earthquake on 7 June 1692, which had an accompanying tsunami, leading to the establishment of Kingston, which is now the largest city in Jamaica. Severe hurricanes have regularly damaged the area. Another severe earthquake occurred in 1907.
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